Casino openings

World Casino News works hand in hand with the World Casino Directory to bring you news and details about casino properties that have received regulatory approval, a license, and are scheduled to open. The news follows each property's progress from the drawing board to the golden shovel, topping off ceremony, and grand opening.

The dates may change in the Coming Soon section due to construction delays, regulatory matters, or roadblocks created by competitors or community leaders. Follow your favorite new casino's path to opening by staying on top of Casino Project Updates as well as Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment ordered to sell Louisiana casino license

Adam Morgan
Casino Sales, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Louisiana
The gaming regulator for the southern American state of Louisiana has reportedly ordered Peninsula Pacific Entertainment to sell off its dormant land-based casino license within 60 days or risk having the certi...

Grants Pass Downs casino plan triggers Dutch Bros boycott campaign

Adam Morgan
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Horse Racing, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon
In the American state of Oregon and an aboriginal student group has reportedly called for a boycott of the Dutch Bros chain of drive-through coffee shops following the emergence of a plan that could see the wes...

Virginia legislators block Petersburg casino resort referendum proposal

Adam Morgan
Virginia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In the southern American state of Virginia and legislators reportedly killed off a measure yesterday that would have allowed the city of Petersburg to hold a referendum on whether to host a Las Vegas-style casi...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated to hold minority Japanese stake

Adam Morgan
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Japan, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly been told that Caesars Entertainment Incorporated is planning to hold only a 5% stake in the jurisdiction’s envisioned integrated casino resort...